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It is Finished
When Jesus cried “It is finished” from the cross, what did he mean? And why is this so significant today? Ironically, this cry wasn’t about defeat but about triumph. And it wasn’t just good news but the best news ever! Jesus is not simply a notable person from history. He’s the divine Son of God and the living Saviour. He meets our greatest need by providing salvation and rescue. He wins our hearts and our adoration, filling us with deep and lasting joy.
“Knowing why Christ died and rose again helps us see our needs more clearly.
Knowing what Christ has completed in his work helps us live more assuredly.
Knowing who Christ is in himself anchors our hope more solidly.
...a clear and winsome picture of the why, what, and who of the atonement, a
doctrine that brings confidence and connection to the hearts of Christ’s people.”
MASON KING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP, THE VILLAGE
CHURCH, FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS
STEPHEN J. WELLUM is Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.
“Knowing why Christ died and rose again helps us see our needs more clearly.
Knowing what Christ has completed in his work helps us live more assuredly.
Knowing who Christ is in himself anchors our hope more solidly.
...a clear and winsome picture of the why, what, and who of the atonement, a
doctrine that brings confidence and connection to the hearts of Christ’s people.”
MASON KING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP, THE VILLAGE
CHURCH, FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS
STEPHEN J. WELLUM is Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.
67 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2025
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Stephen J. Wellum
39 books74 followersStephen J. Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and editor of the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology. Stephen lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Karen, and their five children.
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June 3, 2025
I received a copy of “It Is Finished” by Stephen Wellum in the mail yesterday, picked it up last night after putting the kids to bed, and read it in one sitting. It was so good! At first, when I realized Wellum began to retell the redemption story, my response was, “Why am I reading this? I already know this.” However, as I continued, I was struck again by how much Jesus did for us. It reminded me of how Milton Vincent (and Martin Luther) reminded Christ followers of the need to preach the gospel to ourselves daily.
It Is Finished was one of the most excellent and succinct retellings of the redemption story I have read. It felt neither repetitive nor overwhelming.
Wellum writes with passion, introducing so many christological and soteriological doctrines in such a compelling way that you forget you are reading a theology book. His love for Christ shines through these 100 pages and whets your appetite for theology; theology that leads you to adore Christ.
I’m always on the lookout for books to pass to my kids, and this is one I plan for my 7th grader to read from each Sunday for Spiritual Formation.
📚 Read the full book review at LaurenDucommun.com/book-reviews
It Is Finished was one of the most excellent and succinct retellings of the redemption story I have read. It felt neither repetitive nor overwhelming.
Wellum writes with passion, introducing so many christological and soteriological doctrines in such a compelling way that you forget you are reading a theology book. His love for Christ shines through these 100 pages and whets your appetite for theology; theology that leads you to adore Christ.
I’m always on the lookout for books to pass to my kids, and this is one I plan for my 7th grader to read from each Sunday for Spiritual Formation.
📚 Read the full book review at LaurenDucommun.com/book-reviews
December 31, 2025
A brief overview of the redemptive work of Christ and its implications for daily life.
May 24, 2025
What a gift! What a Saviour! This is a short, beautiful book glimpsing the glory of Jesus: all that He is, all that He has done and all that he will do centred on the wonder of the cross. Beautifully written with profound truths from the Old and New Testament, capturing joyfully and powerfully Christ as our prophet, priest, and king, and why this is vital for us all today.
April 27, 2025
Brief and concise. Clear presentation of the Gospel.
September 2, 2025
Concise and Biblically sound view of the gospel and our need for Christ
May 1, 2025
"if we are not careful, it is very easy to forget who is central to everything we do - namely our Lord Jesus"
Whilst this book seems to be primarily written for those who don't know Jesus, the sentence above summarises why we really all need to read books like this often. It's hard to write a review about so short a book. But sometimes, as this book shows, there is real beauty in simplicity and succinctness. Simply put, it's a short, Christ-centred book reminding (or teaching) us of who Jesus is, and what he has done.
Whilst this book seems to be primarily written for those who don't know Jesus, the sentence above summarises why we really all need to read books like this often. It's hard to write a review about so short a book. But sometimes, as this book shows, there is real beauty in simplicity and succinctness. Simply put, it's a short, Christ-centred book reminding (or teaching) us of who Jesus is, and what he has done.
April 19, 2026
Succinct, solid book from Wellum. Some of his terminology choices are a bit technical on occasion (which might make it uphill sledding for people just getting into these things), but it is nevertheless a worthwhile introduction to the person and work of Christ.
June 6, 2025
Very good, especially for a new believer. Short and very to the point. Excellent. Highly recommended.
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